June 4th.
2 killed.
Fig. 14.
Two tube, externally fired, 30ft. long, 7ft. diameter, tubes 2ft. 4in. diameter, pressure 50 lbs. Two plates lately put in bottom gave way, and shell rent along bottom and opened out, dividing into several pieces, which were scattered to great distances, but are arranged in sketch so as to show their original position. The cause of explosion was too frequent repair over the fireplace, and external firing.
No.25. Dudley. ([Fig. 15.])
July 10th.
1 killed, 2 injured.
Fig. 15.